In this article, we bring to you seventeen things to know about this great leader.

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, fondly called by the people of India as Gandhiji. He was a freedom fighter, who was the key player in helping India seek independence from the British Rule. He was also Known for his policies of Ahimsa and Satyagraha, Gandhiji’s non violent approach to freedom was one that has inspired people all over the world. He was called as Bapu, by the people of india. Hailing from Porbandar in Gujarat, India, he fought for the rights of Indians in various domains. Not only did he lead India to freedom, but also brought a range of social reforms that eventually influenced the mindset of the people. He was a great leader who sacrificed his life, in order to make sure that his country would achieve Swaraj (self rule).

In this article, we bring to you seventeen things to know about this great leader.

5. He was declared an outcast once.

6. He spent two decades in South Africa.

He spent 21 years in South Africa, working as a legal representative for the Muslim Indian Traders. He also began to work for the rights of the people of South Africa, and fought against racial discrimination.

9. His auto biography is titled ‘My Experiments with Truth’.

Gandhiji originally wrote his autobiography in Gujarati which was later translated to English. In his autobiography, Gandhi reveals a number of personal incidents and gives us a glimpse of his personality.

10. The British had released a stamp in Gandhiji’s name, to honor him.

14. Gandhiji had written and received letters from Leo Tolstoy.

Gandhiji had remained in touch with Leo Tolstoy, through a series of letters. The first letter written by Tolstoy was ‘A Letter to a Hindu’. In this picture, Gandhiji is seen having tea with Lord Mountbatten.